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Mitre 10 annual sales rise 10% on back of Auckland, Christchurch activity
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Mitre 10 annual sales rise 10% on back of Auckland, Christchurch activity

Mitre 10, the hardware chain, said full-year sales rose 10 percent to exceed $1 billion for the first time, driven by demand in Christchurch and Au.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2014

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Hands-on Review: Cricut Every Day Iron-On materials on Cricut Maker 3 and EasyPress Mini
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Hands-on Review: Cricut Every Day Iron-On materials on Cricut Maker 3 and EasyPress Mini

Unboxing four new Cricut iron-on vinyl rolls opens a world of creative possibilities, with designs ranging from festive T-shirts to custom mugs.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Hands-on Review: Cricut EasyPress Mini
Gadgets

Hands-on Review: Cricut EasyPress Mini

Cricut EasyPress Mini proves to be an ideal tool for small and large crafting projects, allowing creativity to flourish even in hard-to-reach places.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Hands-on Review: HTVRONT Vinyl Heat Press
Gaming

Hands-on Review: HTVRONT Vinyl Heat Press

Introducing the HTVRONT: The heat press machine designed to make vinyl work easier and safer for all your DIY projects.

By Lama Farhat • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2022
Ever wanted Superman-vision? WalabotDIY might deliver
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Ever wanted Superman-vision? WalabotDIY might deliver

Vayyar Imaging's WalabotDIY, a 3D-imaging sensor, is now available for Australian DIY enthusiasts, allowing users to see inside walls.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017
Handle Your Own Publicity
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Handle Your Own Publicity

Small businesses can struggle with publicity, but founders Jules Brooke and Simone Heydon are changing that with Handle Your Own PR, now expanding in the UK.

By Angelique Jurd • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2012
Free your Photos
Printing

Free your Photos

Are your digital photos nothing but a bunch of lifeless ones and zeros occupying space on your hard drive? Here are some ways to bring them to life.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2010

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B&Q teams up with Rithum to boost online sales strategy
eCommerce

B&Q teams up with Rithum to boost online sales strategy

B&Q inks partnership with Rithum to improve its eCommerce strategy, bolster marketplace expansion, and reduce new product enlistment time by half.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024